“Proposal for an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate:
The International Profile Certificate”

Revised November 30, 2010 – Graduate School
Reference: FY10-05

1. General Description

This proposal recommends
the establishment of a Graduate Certificate called the International Profile.
This non-departmental certificate would be available to all degree-seeking as
well as non-degree-seeking students enrolled in the Graduate School at Michigan
Technological University.

Title of Certificate: The International Profile Certificate

Catalog Description

The International Profile Certificate recognizes
advanced study in any field, but with a substantial international perspective
that demonstrates an ability to bridge cultural and
language barriers and collaborate effectively.

2. Rationale

Professional work in most
fields requires the ability to work with people in a wide variety of cultural
and physical environments.Educational
programs can include exposure and demonstrated success in working all over the
world, and in dealing with all aspects of work on a global basis.The degree offerings of a university should
reflect accurately the training of students in international contexts.

Michigan Tech has strong
and growing international programs. Important examples of these are the eight Peace
Corps Masters International Programs, D80, the
ATLANTIS program, SustR and TIES in Mexico, and specific agreements and research
programs with other institutions around the world. These programs involve
substantial language and cultural training and have changed the focus of their
home departments substantially, so that international work is developing even
more rapidly than before. International Exchange programs for graduate
students, such as EHaz and ExCit have triggered significant international
exchanges and multi-university course developments. The development of the
Michigan Tech Chapter of Engineers Without Borders,
the Aqua Terra Tech Enterprise and other international Senior Design efforts
and the D80 Center are grass roots developments that have affected many
different graduate programs. We believe that the International Profile is a
necessary and appropriate educational opportunity for postgraduate students
that will offer them an attractive supplement to their graduate degrees in this
era of rapid paced technological change and with a strong need for
international bridging. In addition to language and cultural coursework,
students will spend one or more semesters abroad doing research, internships
and/or coursework.

The International Profile
Certificate is designed to:

(1) encourage students to pursue
international research, internship and course opportunities ;

(2) deepen students' understanding of world cultures and global
issues;

(3) develop a world-wide perspective on science, engineering and
social issues, such as global change and natural hazards;

(4) encourage a basic proficiency in
another language, and

(5) enhance
intercultural communication skills3. Related Programs

Undergraduate minors such
as “Study Abroad Minors” or “International Minors” exist at many universities
(see University of Minnesota, Auburn).A
12 credit PhD Minor exists in Global studies at the University of Indiana, and
we expect that many such examples are now developing on many campuses.At Michigan Tech graduate minors do not
exist, so a certificate seems the best current option.

4. Projected Enrollment

Based on likely faculty
participants and current graduate enrollments, we estimate that approximately
20 students may be enrolled at any time.For example, there are currently 80 students enrolled in the Peace Corps
Master’s International Programs, 15 in the ATLANTIS program, 3 in SustR, and
other students involved individual international research.

5. Scheduling Plans

This graduate certificate
program is primarily a regular (daytime) program with an international
component of at least one academic term.

6. Curriculum Design

A total of 12 credits are
required for the International Profile Certificate for degree seeking students
and 15 credits are required for non-degree seeking students. Students must earn
a grade of B or higher in each of the courses counting toward the certificate.
As an interdisciplinary certificate, a maximum of 6 credits is allowed in
courses at the 3000- and 4000- levels.

(1) For non-degree seeking
students, three credits at level III or higher in a foreign language course.

(2) For degree seeking
students this requirement may be satisfied by any of the following:

(a) three
credits at level III or higher in a foreign language course.

(b) a
score on the Michigan Tech language proficiency test which would allow the
student to enroll in a level III or higher foreign language course.

(c) a
score of 63 or higher on a CLEP foreign language examination.

(d) a
rating of Intermediate Mid on the ACTFL test or Language Proficiency Interview, or

(e) a documented score of 3 or above on the
Advanced Placement Exam

(f) other evidence of equivalent language proficiency approved by the
Certificate’s committee.Appeals of the
committee’s decision may be made to the Dean of the Graduate School.

(B)International and Intercultural Awareness (5
credits minimum).Students select a
minimum of 5 credits from the following list of courses.

BA4710

CE5993

CE5990, 5991, 5992

EC3100

FW5770

FW5720

GE5001

HU3253

HU3261

HU3262

HU3263

HU3264

HU3502

HU3504

HU3545

HU3850

HU 4271/4281/4291

HU 4272/4282/4292

HU 4273/4283/4293

HU 4626

HU 5050

HU 5116

PSY3070

SS3100

SS3410

SS3610

SS3620

SS3940

SS4210

UN4000

Course descriptions are in
Appendix 1.

(C)Required International Experience.Students must take a minimum of 6 credits at
a university or research center or undertake supervised coursework or research
outside of the United States over at least one complete academic term.No more than three of these credits may be
research credits.Credits not taken
through Michigan Tech must be coursework credits.

(D)Integrated International Studies (1 credit)

UN 5555Integrated International Studies
Seminar (1 credit)

UN 5555 will be proposed as
a new course, but is not yet in the binder process.

7. New Course Description

UN5555Integrated International Studies
Seminar (1 credit, fall,
spring).Prerequisite: graduate
standing, instructor approval. Instructor approval will generally not be
granted unless the student has completed one semester of graduate study in a
foreign country. Seminar discusses the
cultural differences of implementing research in a foreign country.Case studies and history of universities in
other countries are included.

Teaching of the course will
be coordinated by the Certificate Director.The course will initially be taught by Drs. Rose and Orr.Letters of support are shown in Appendix 2.

A draft syllabus is shown
in Appendix 3.

8. Costs and Additional Resources

No new library resources
will be required.No additional
computing resources will be required nor will additional computing fees be
required beyond those already required for each department.Letters concerning teaching costs for the
seminar are shown in Appendix 2.No
additional equipment is required.No
additional space is required; the seminar can be taught in current university
space.

9. Faculty Resumes

Proposing faculty are:

William I Rose, Geological Engineering & Sciences

John Gierke, Geological Engineering & Sciences

Alex Mayer, Civil and
Environmental Engineering

Blair Orr, Forestry and
Environmental Sciences

Andrew Storer, Forestry and
Environmental Sciences

Resumes are attached in
Appendix 4.

10. Administration and Policies

The Certificate will be
housed in the Graduate School and day to day administration will be handled by
the International Profile Certificate Committee.The Committee will be appointed by the Dean
of the Graduate School and will consist of the Certificate Director, one member
with expertise in foreign languages from the Humanities Department who is a
member of the graduate faculty and one at-large member from the graduate
faculty.The Certificate Director will
be appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School.

Appendix 1.

Course Descriptions

BA 4710 - International Management

Study of managing work in a
global context.Assesses impact of culture and the international environment
(economic, social, legal, technological) on management, personnel, marketing,
accounting, and finance strategies.Examines
international business structures from licensing to joint ventures.Develops attitudes and skills leading to increased international
effectiveness.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Pre-Requisite(s): BA 3700 and EC 3100(C)

CE 5990 - Civil Engineering Graduate Seminar

Detailed study and group discussions of current
literature and graduate research projects related to the broad field of civil
engineering. Topics will be combined to address the student's area of interest,
including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structures,
transportation, and water resources. External speakers discuss current related
issues.

Credits:
1.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate

CE 5991 - Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar
I

Presentations and discussion of current literature
and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.

Credits:
1.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall

CE 5992 - Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar
II

Presentations and discussion of current literature
and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.

Credits:
1.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)

Semesters Offered: Spring

CE 5993 - Field Engineering in the Developing World

Study of applying appropriate and
sustainable engineering solutions and technology in the developing world. Concepts of sustainable
development are covered. Topics are drawn from several areas of engineering,
including water supply/treatment, wastewater treatment, materials, solid waste,
construction, and watersheds.

Credits:
2.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)

Semesters Offered: Spring

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled
in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

EC 3100 - International Economics

Introduction to international economics, including
balance of payments, accounting, foreign exchange markets, international trade
theory, barriers to trade, trade and development, regional economic
integration, and current U.S. international economic issues.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Pre-Requisite(s): EC 3001 or (EC 2002 and EC 2003) and UN 2002

FW 5720 - International Forestry Seminar

Seminar for students who have
completed FW5730.Synthesizes field work in a theoretical framework.Covers macro aspects of development theory.

Credits:
1.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate

Pre-Requisite(s): FW 5730

FW 5770 - Rural Community Development Planning and
Analysis

Context, analysis, and monitoring
of development processes of rural communities in tropical countries.

Credits:
2.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)

Semesters Offered: Spring

Restrictions:
May not be
enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior

Perception of risk and hazards in
Latin American cultures.Available technology for mitigation and its practicality and
perception.Working effectively with hazard agencies.How to measure mitigation effectiveness.Indigeous and European over prints in Latin American life.

Credits:
2.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall

Restrictions:
May not be
enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman,
Sophomore

HU 3261 - Communicating Across Cultures

Comparative study of
interpersonal communication across cultures by both foreign and American
students, with emphasis on cultural patterns, attitudes, values, and nonverbal
behaviors.
Instructor selects cultures for study from Third World, Western, or non-Western
regions.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

HU 3262 - Topics in Francophone Cultures

An introduction to Francophone
cultures (in English) in a comparative perspective.Includes a
survey of French history and its influence on modern-day French and Francophone
societies through movies, media, and recent technologies, and a critical
examination of cross-cultural differences between French and American cultures.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

HU 3263 - Topics in German-Speaking Cultures

An introduction to
German-speaking culture (in English) in a comparative perspective.Includes a
survey of Central-European history and its influence on modern-day
German-speaking societies through movies, media, and recent technologies, and a
critical examination of cross-cultural differences between German and
North-American cultures.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

HU 3264 - Topics in
Spanish-Speaking Cultures

An introduction to
Spanish-speaking culture (in English) in a comparative historical perspective.Includes a
survey and a critical cross-cultural examination of Latin-American culture and
Spanish-speaking societies (European, Caribbean, and North, Central and South
American) through literature, music, film, art and other media.Spanish-speaking cultures and North American society.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: Spring

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

HU
3502 - World MythologiesSurvey of
the major mythological systems of the world with particular attention to those
areas of commonality among various civilizations. Films may
provide contextual background.Credits: 3.0Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters
Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2001-2002
academic year

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or
UN 1003

HU
3504 - Studies in the Novel

Examination of the novel in
world literature with special attention to the historical, cultural, and
personal contexts within which the author is writing. Film versions may be
examined.

Credits: 3.0Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)Semesters
Offered: On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or
UN 1003

HU 3545 - Literature Across Borders

Study of literary genres, themes, and movements, with emphasis
on comparing and contrasting perspectives reflected in literatures from Western
and non-Western cultures. Topics may focus on historical, social, aesthetic,
and cultural factors as they influence these literatures. Films may be used.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2004-2005 academic year

HU 3850 - Cultural Studies

Examines the way that culture communicates values, feelings,
beliefs; structures differential relations of power and possibility; creates
difference and hierarchy. Considers the struggles over meaning that open up possibilities
for diversity and change.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
Spring

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

HU 4271 - Modern
Language Seminar I-French

Language
and power. Critical study of the representation of
politics, economics, and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in French and English translations. Course offered third
year beginning 2009-2010.

Credits:3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s):
HU 3274 or HU 3275

HU 4272 - Modern
Language Seminar II-French

Individual
and society. Critical study of the relationship
between the individual and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in French and in English translation. Course offered third
year beginning 2010-2011.Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Technology
in literature and film. Critical study of
the representation of modern technology in literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in French and in English translation. Course offered every
third year beginning 2008-2009. Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s):
HU 3274 or HU 3275

HU 4281 - Modern
Language Seminar I-German

Language
and power. Critical study of the representation of
politics, economies, and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in German and in English translation. Course offered every
third year beginning 2008-2009.Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring

Pre-Requisite(s):
HU 3284 or HU 3285

HU 4282 - Modern
Language Seminar II-German

Individual
and society. Critical study of the relationship
between the individual and social institutions in literature, film, and
authentic documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in German and in English translation. Course offered every
third year beginning 2009-2010.Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with
the 2001-2002 academic yearPre-Requisite(s):
HU 3284 or HU 3285

HU 4283 - Modern
Language Seminar III-German

Technology
in literature and film. Critical study of
the relationship between modern technology and literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in German and in English translation. Course offered every
third year beginning 2010-2011.Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring

Pre-Requisite(s):
HU 3284 or HU 3285

HU 4291 - Level IV
Modern Language Seminar I-Spanish

Language
and power. Critical study of the representation of
politics, economies, and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic
texts in French, German, and Hispanic language communities. Students
read texts in Spanish and English translation.Credits:
3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Individual
and society. Critical study of the relationship between
the individual and social institutions in literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German and Hispanic speaking communities.
Students read texts in Spanish and in English translation. Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s):
HU 3294 or HU 3295

HU 4293 - Level IV
Modern Language Seminar III-Spanish

Technology
in literature and film. Critical study of
the relationship between modern technology and literature, film, and authentic
documents from French, German, and Hispanic language communities.
Students read texts in Spanish and in English translation.Credits:
3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Restrictions: May
not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman

HU 5050 - Theories of
Interculturality

A
comparative, critical examination of cross-language and cross-cultural
equivalencies and differences through the study of acculturation, values,
traditions, role expectations, perceptions, stereotypes, and gender issues.Credits:
3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9 Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

HU 5116 - Rhetorics
of Difference/Alterity

A critical
examination of discourses, theories, and representations of otherness or
difference according to race, gender, sexuality, class, age, nationality,
ethnic background, and other socio-cultural categories. May
include discussion of issues of self-representation within and among groups,
the rhetorics of exile or diaspora, colonial and postcolonial constructions of
identity.

Credits:
3.0Lec-Rec-Lab:
(0-3-0)

Semesters Offered:
On Demand

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

PSY 3070 - Cross-Cultural Psychology

Introduces the student to cross
cultural psychology and sociocultural theory as it is applied to psychology.Examines
research on cultural specific and universal behaviors.Emphasizes the benefits and challenges of diversity in
organizations and diversity skills that promote interpersonal and
organizational success.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s): PSY 2000 and (UN 1002 or UN
1003)

SS 3100 - Developing Societies

An overview of the developing
world.Asks "What is development?" in ecological, human, and
economic terms. Explores variation among developing societies and
elements of internal differentiation, including cultures, regions, classes, and
genders. Emphasizes active student exploration of strategies for change,
including technology, business, and political transformations.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)

Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the
2000-2001 academic year

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002 or UN 1003

SS 3410 - World Resources & Development

Examination of the human
geography and resources of various world regions. Emphasizes factors affecting prospects
for development, including population dynamics, natural resource endowment,
social and cultural systems, and spatial structure of society. Case studies of
individual countries supplement general concepts and theories.

Explores the relationship between
markets and government policies in moving national economies and corporations
toward "greener" technology choices. Topics may include industrial
ecology, regulation, innovation, and pollution prevention. Course employs
examples from U.S., Canada, EU, and Japan. When possible, students work on a
real-life project for a client.

The study of current issues and
themes in world affairs and of significant world tension areas. Detailed examination of central
issues in selected recent regional or international conflicts or high profile
internal problems in selected countries.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 2002

SS 4210 - Global Change in Culture and Society Since
1400

Explores the increasing
interconnectedness of world cultures since 1400. The course examines the social,
economic, and political changes that accompanied the rise of world capitalism
from multiple theoretical perspectives. Themes include colonialism, agency,
resistance, world-systems theory, and globalization.

Credits:
3.0

Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)

Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the
2007-2008 academic year

Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1002

UN 4000 - Remote Sensing Seminar

A seminal series that covers
topical issues in remote sensing, ecosystem research, and global change.Required for
all students with a minor in remote sensing.

Credits:
1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2

Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Restrictions:
May not be
enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman,
Sophomore